Re: Bug#175687: link the Debian FAQ from the default /etc/motd
reassign 175687 boot-floppies
thanks
On Tue, 7 Jan 2003, Josip Rodin wrote:
> Package: base-files
> Severity: wishlist
>
> ----- Forwarded message from "Rahmat M. Samik-Ibrahim" <rms46@vlsm.org> -----
>
> To Whom It May Concern:
>
> I am writing in regard of "Debian FAQ" to the addresses that are
> mentioned in "<F8> function" of the debian-boot disk as well as
> suggested by the debian FAQ itself.
>
> My concern is that it is not so obvious to find the Debian FAQ,
> and therefore I would like to suggest:
>
> - Add a line in the default /etc/motd that mention where
> to get the FAQs and HOWTOs (or which directory/ package).
>
> ...
> ----- End forwarded message -----
>
> I think a pointer to /usr/share/doc/debian would be okay as well, to waste
> less screen-estate.
I don't like the idea of chaning /etc/motd for this. I think such
pointer would be much better placed in the final install screen, the
one which says "have fun" or something alike.
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